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100 1 _aFitzroy, Robert,
_d1805-1865
245 1 0 _aBarometer and Weather Guide
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-19
508 _aProduced by Robin Monks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Barometer and Weather Guide" by Robert Fitzroy is a scientific publication created in the mid-19th century, specifically in the late 1850s. This book serves as a practical guide to understanding weather patterns and utilizing barometers, emphasizing their critical role in predicting maritime weather conditions. Written during an era marked by advancements in meteorological science, it compiles insights from various observations and cumulative knowledge to help seamen effectively interpret atmospheric changes. The content of this guide extensively details how to read and interpret barometric pressure changes, correlating them with expected weather conditions. Fitzroy explains the principles of barometric readings, providing rules for forecasting weather based on rising and falling mercury levels. He outlines essential signs visible in nature, such as cloud formations and animal behavior, which can predict wind and rainfall. Additionally, the guide includes practical advice for the effective use and placement of barometers on ships, aiming to minimize risks associated with unforeseen storms and enhancing the safety of maritime activities. Overall, the book emphasizes the importance of observation combined with scientific instruments in successfully navigating the perils of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWeather forecasting
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23921
999 _c64943
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